Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New York KnicksKnicks
93
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 93 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Knicks 116-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.